How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Our house is permanently changed. Our house is filled with sadness, not holiday cheer. Our house is missing someone. (22.55)
Seeing happy people when you're unhappy is awful. Seeing them being happy on Christmas is another level of terrible.
Quote #8
The next day, we head down to Ms. DuBoise's office at lunch period. Without even saying hello, I blurt out, "Just because her dad died three years ago doesn't mean she's over it." (24.17)
Dealing with Sophie's death makes Corinna more compassionate toward others. When she brings Clare to the grief group, she's trying to ease someone else's suffering in the midst of her own.
Quote #9
And I do talk to her, sometimes in my head, sometimes out loud, but still, she's not coming back to our house, to be my dad's wife, to be my mom here and now. She won't be there for all my graduations when everyone else's mom will, or for my wedding. (27.3)
Part of making peace with someone's death is looking toward the future and preparing to be without them in important moments.